Andrea Bocelli concerts in Indonesia to proceed despite opposition from Muslim clerics
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Two upcoming concerts by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli in Indonesia will go ahead despite opposition from the country's top Muslim clerical body over the singer's pa Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli's upcoming concerts in Indonesia will proceed despite opposition from the Indonesian Ulema Council, the country's top Muslim clerical body. The council had demanded that organizers cancel Bocellian's performances at the UNESCO-listed Borobudur Temple on Oct. 31 and in Jakarta on Nov. 3 due to his past support for Israel. Despite this, Bocellic's concert promoter, Shoemaker Live, argued that the concerts would support Indonesia’s tourism and culture sectors and were made in consultation with government officials. The Indonesian ULEma Council also reiterated its opposition to the concerts, stating they could hurt many Indonesians who support Palestinians.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Two upcoming concerts by Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli in Indonesia will go ahead despite opposition from the country’s top Muslim clerical body over the singer’s past support... [2257 symbols]
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